The vice president of the United States lives at Number One Observatory Circle , the official vice presidential residence located on the grounds of the U.S. Naval Observatory in northwest Washington, D.C.

Basic facts

  • The address is 1 (or Number One) Observatory Circle, inside the secure compound of the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C.
  • It has been the designated official residence for vice presidents since the 1970s, replacing the practice of them living in their own private homes with government‑provided security.
  • The vice president’s office is at the White House complex, but the home is about 2–2.5 miles away across the city.

What the residence is like

  • The house is a late‑19th‑century, three‑story white house built in 1893, originally for the superintendent of the Naval Observatory.
  • It’s roughly 9,000+ square feet with about 33 rooms, including bedrooms, a dining room, library, and various formal and family spaces.
  • The property sits on a large, landscaped plot (around 70–80 acres of observatory grounds), with amenities like a pool and gardens added by various vice presidents over the years.

Who lives there now

  • As of 2025–2026, Vice President JD Vance and his family use Number One Observatory Circle as their official residence while in office.

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